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Among airlines operating Newark Airport to San Diego flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Newark Airport and San Diego. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

Flights from Newark Airport to San Diego usually depart from Newark (EWR) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Hawaiian Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Newark Airport to San Diego:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 368 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to C$ 597 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 55–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Newark Airport to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 11% of one-stop connections

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Newark Airport to San Diego route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 530 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 728, a difference of C$ 198. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Newark Airport to San Diego flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are San Diego Convention Center, B Street Cruise Ship Terminal, and Mission Beach. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Newark Airport to San Diego:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 1:04 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:55 pm and lands at 1:59 am.

The flight takes about 6h 04m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 55% above the route average of C$ 587. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Newark Airport to San Diego takes 6h 04m, covering 6,264 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 467 to C$ 3,645. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Newark Airport to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 238, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 30m, compared with 7h 41m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 7h 43m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

San Diego is 3 hours behind Newark Airport (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 19 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox

Round-trip flights from Newark Airport to San Diego range from C$ 451 to C$ 784, with an average of C$ 587 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 451 counts as a good deal.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Newark Airport to San Diego route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.